Brotman Cara - Love on a Plate: The Gourmet UnCookbook

Rothkranz Publishing ISBN: 978-1-62274-075-8 2014 Cara Brotman and Markus Rothkranz Art and Photography by Markus Rothkranz Most Recipes by Cara Brotman and some by Markus Rothkranz Legal disclaimer: All information material contained herein is provided for general information purposes only. The information and material provided is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition or symptom and its use is not intended to be substitute for the medical or professional advice of a physician. The authors of this book are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages whatsoever from the use of the information and material herein, including without limitation, personal injury illness, wrongful death, or any other personal or pecuniary loss. eBooks created by www.ebookconversion.com Contents Introduction by Markus I never smoked a cigarette in my life, never drank a drop of alcohol or did any drugs other than what the doctors gave me. I tried to do everything right, yet by the time I was in my late twenties, I was dying. My heart was collapsing, I had glasses thicker than the windshield of my car, my lungs were so filled with fluid I was choking and my digestive system was bleeding.

Little did I know it was all because of what I was eating- the standard modern diet. I was lucky. I figured it out. Most dont. The sad thing is that the answer is so simple and easy, anyone can do it. Its really just getting back to how nature designed us, thats it.

The healthiest food is all natural things you find in nature- fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, greens etc. We are designed to eat ONLY that. The more we eat processed food, the unhealthier we get. Cooking kills the life force in food. We are the only species on the planet that cooks its food, and the only species that consistently gets cancer, diabetes, heart disease and endless other illnesses. The only animals that really get those diseases are those fed by man or eat garbage left over by man.

Another cause of many health problems is food made with wheat flour, which can lead to endless issues including celiac disease, leaky gut syndrome, candida yeast overgrowth, mold in the body kidney stones, irritable bowel, hypoglycemia, diabetes, and ultimately cancer. It also feeds parasites and makes them grow like crazy. Food made with wheat flour is addictive. It includes bread, pasta, cereal, wraps, burritos, pies, cakes, deserts, cookies, crackers, you name it. When coupled with one of the other most addictive substances on earth - sugar, you have a recipe for disaster. Sure it tastes good- but is it worth losing your health and life? What if you could still eat foods just like that, but not get sick anymore? In fact, what if you ate similar food but actually got BETTER, healthier, more energy, lost weight, and even started looking up to twenty years younger? Guess what? All you have to do is stop eating man-made crap and start eating the way nature intended- raw, uncooked natural foods using only ingredients found in nature.

This does not mean carrot sticks and celery. It does not have to be boring. In fact, if you know how to prepare it, you will be experiencing food like you've never experienced before. It tastes better, looks better and makes you feel better. Eating this kind of food instead of commercial food is comparable to having been a prisoner in an office building for 30 years, then stepping outside into sunshine for the first time, hearing birds sing, feeling a soft breeze on your face, and seeing trees, blue sky and mountains calling your name to adventure and freedom. You are about to enter a whole new way of living, eating and feeling.

Your soul will sing knowing you are doing the right thing, and even the way you think will change. People will wonder why you look and act younger and why you seem so peaceful. Even if you just incorporate one or several of these recipes into your life, you will be one step in the direction of health. We did our best to make the transition as fun, painless and easy as possible by making some of the food look and taste just like the unhealthy versions you grew up with. Cara and I are very busy just like you and don't have a lot of time or desire to make food, so we figured out ways to make things as fast as possible. There is no oven or stove cooking per se, but there is some dehydrating involved, so just whip something up when you go to bed and it will be ready when you wake up or make something in the morning, and it will be ready for dinner when you finish work.

Lunches are usually salads for us, which can be thrown together in a matter of minutes. We also make batches of snack foods like cookies, nut crunches, chips, pop tarts and other fun stuff we can snack on all day. We make enough to carry us through the week, or even take with us when we travel. Some people may wonder why we have meals imitating the look and taste of meat and animal products when we ourselves are vegan animal lovers. The reason should be obvious and simple. First- most of the world eats meat and is unhealthy, The only way we can get them to start switching over is to give them the same experience they are used to, and at the same time show them that eating healthy is not sacrificing anything in the way of taste, look or smell.

We all grew up eating this stuff, got used to it and part of us misses the taste. But we don't want to have to kill animals to get it. Some may ask if this is a high fat and cholesterol diet. First of all, plants don't have cholesterol. There are good fats and bad fats. The good fats help get rid of the bad fats.

Farmers used to feed their cows coconut oil hoping to fatten them up, but instead the cows got lean and healthy. They actually lost weight! Look at Cara and me. We are more fit, thin and healthier than many people half our age. You need healthy fats and oils. Your brain is 80% fat. Without adequate amounts of healthy fats, your body would literally fall apart.

Every cell in your body needs healthy oils and fats as much as water. Just make sure you're using the good stuff (coconut, olive, avocado, nuts, seeds etc). The right way to start your journey to health and vibrant living is three steps: 1. Stop doing whats causing the problems in the first place (unhealthy choices) 2. Do a serious life and body cleanse 3. Rebuild with proper fuel and building materials At 52, I now look and feel younger than when I was 30.

I no longer need glasses or ever get sick. This is all outlined in my core bestselling book Heal Yourself 101 which really introduces you to this lifestyle, lists the main mistakes most people make, and walks you through the cleansing and rebuilding process. Its time for a new life. Let this uncookbook be your fueling station and inspiration!